Michael Maguire has described the Raiders as a "tough" club as the Green Machine attempt to lure the former Wests Tigers coach to the capital as an assistant to Ricky Stuart.
The Canberra Times understand the Raiders have made contact with Maguire as a candidate for the role after the departure of assistant coaches Brett White and Andrew McFadden following this season.
The 48-year-old was born in Canberra and formerly played for the Raiders between 1992-96 (11 games) and in 1998 (two games).